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Is the use of UMS the 'fairest' way to grade exams?

As the title says.

I haven't included coursework in the question because I imagine cheating to varying degrees is quite common where coursework is concerned, which pushes the UMS up and is therefore unfair for those who haven't cheated. Exams, however, are a different matter as cheating is far less likely.

So, is the use of UMS the 'fairest' way to go about grading exams? If not, why? Are there 'fairer' alternatives?

Reply 1

Chief Wiggum

I think UMS is pretty fair, but I think there should only be one exam board. It's possible that some exam boards are easier for certain subjects, so easier to get higher UMS marks.

Reply 2

ryanb97

It is the fairest... you cant compare everyone equally otherwise

but 'they' could do a new standardization every few years whereby the exams are the same but % for an exam is higher - but the UMS score is still the same (so basically move the grade boundaries up/down if needs be)

so like a have 'control' year every few years

thats midnight waffle though... but the current way is fair

Reply 3

spleenharvester

UMS is the fairest, but the coursework system seriously needs a revamping.

Reply 4

SuperMushroom

Original post by Chief Wiggum

I think UMS is pretty fair, but I think there should only be one exam board. It's possible that some exam boards are easier for certain subjects, so easier to get higher UMS marks.